The Cardinals have hired Tom Clements, though the veteran coach will not have the title of offensive coordinator.

According to multiple reports, Clements will serve as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury will call the plays, with Clements as his primary offensive assistant, working directly with quarterback Josh Rosen.

The Cardinals cast a wide net in their search, interviewing several candidates, including Ben McAdoo, Jim Bob Cooter and Hue Jackson.

Clements, 65, returns to the NFL after two seasons out of a job. He has not coached since the Packers fired him after the 2016 season.

Clements coached in Green Bay for 11 seasons. He was the Bills offensive coordinator in 2004-05 and also has spent time in New Orleans, Kansas City and Pittsburgh.

Panthers owner David Tepper kept that option open when he met with reporters on Tuesday for a media roundtable. Reporters asked Tepper about the Panthers quarterback's future availability due to lingering shoulder issues.

Tepper brought up Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, who missed the entire 2017 season with a shoulder injury.

Luck returned this season to led the Colts to the AFC divisional round.
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